Spammer.AKH

It allows to get into the affected computer.
It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user.
It spreads
, via email.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

Nov. 26, 2008

Detection updated on:

Nov. 26, 2008

Statistics

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Brief Description

Spammer.AKH is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions.

It uses stealth techniques to avoid being detected by the user:

It uses techniques included in its code to hide itself while it is active.

It deletes the original file from which it was run once it is installed on the computer.

Spammer.AKH uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.

Email: sending emails that include a copy of itself as an attachment. The computer is infected when the attachment is run.